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Ending Discrimination in Child Welfare: Equal Opportunities for All Families.

This act aims to eliminate discrimination based on religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in child welfare services. This means more families, including single individuals and same-sex couples, will be able to adopt or foster, increasing the number of available homes for children in need. The act also seeks to improve the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care.
Key points
Prohibition of Discrimination: Child welfare agencies cannot deny services or discriminate against families and individuals based on their religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status.
More Homes for Children: Removing barriers to adoption and foster care will increase the number of available, safe, and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth families.
Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: The act introduces measures to improve the safety, well-being, and placement stability for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care, including a ban on so-called conversion therapy.
Training and Guidance: Child welfare agencies will receive support and training to ensure their practices comply with the new rules and are culturally sensitive to the needs of all children and families.
Data Collection: Data will be collected on the sexual orientation and gender identity of children and foster/adoptive parents to better understand and address issues of discrimination.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1848
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1848.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition of Discrimination: Child welfare agencies cannot deny services or discriminate against families and individuals based on their religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status.
  • More Homes for Children: Removing barriers to adoption and foster care will increase the number of available, safe, and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth families.
  • Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: The act introduces measures to improve the safety, well-being, and placement stability for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care, including a ban on so-called conversion therapy.
  • Training and Guidance: Child welfare agencies will receive support and training to ensure their practices comply with the new rules and are culturally sensitive to the needs of all children and families.
  • Data Collection: Data will be collected on the sexual orientation and gender identity of children and foster/adoptive parents to better understand and address issues of discrimination.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Family Courts and Law